All of the Coolest Spots in Copenhagen Are on This Street

Five or six years ago, Jægersborggade, a tucked-away gem of a street in the now-vibrant Nørrebro neighborhood was one of Copenhagen’s more dangerous blocks. But then chef Christian Puglisi (a Noma alum) and his team decided to open a buzzy new restaurant there (which would go on to receive a Michelin star). As it goes with most stories of gentrification, other young businesses followed suit, and within a year, drug and gang violence was out and charming coffee shops, cafes, bakeries, and design shops were in.

Now, wander down Jægersborggade on a sunny weekend day, and you’ll find locals and tourists alike browsing art galleries and vintage shops, grabbing coffee, or brunching at sidewalk tables. And while pretty much every boutique on the block is worth a peek, here’s a guide to the best of the best places to shop, eat, and drink when you’re in the area.

Relæ, Jægersborggade 41The aforementioned restaurant that started the Jægersborggade renaissance, Relæ takes a low-key approach to fine dining. The menu is simple, ingredient-driven, and vegetable-focused. The decor is pared down and minimalist, in that quintessentially Scandinavian manner. And the whole place is committed to sustainability in a serious way. (Food is grown on their nearby organic farm, wine is delivered by bicycle, fabrics in the restaurant are dirt and water repellent so as to require less washing.) Oh, and Relæ is the only certified organic Michelin-starred restaurant in the world (and holds a place on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List too).

Manfreds, Jægersborggade 40A more casual, laid-back concept from the Relæ team (and right across the street from them), Manfreds has the same commitment to sustainability, high-quality ingredients and biodynamic wines, but with a cozy, everyday vibe. Try the family-style chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings. (If you’re feeling wild, give your waiter free reign to get extra funky with the wines.) And though the menu is primarily vegetable focused, you’ll want to order a beef tartare for the table. As they’ll tell you, Manfreds is the world’s only veggie-focused restaurant famous for their raw meat.

Antidote Vinbar, Jægersborggade 56On a nice day, locals of all ages can be found spilling out of this cozy wine bar onto the sidewalk tables. Stop here for a glass of wine and a snack to fortify pre- or post- (or both) shopping.

And while it’s not technically on Jægersborggade, it’s worth mentioning that beer lovers can pop around the corner to the Nørrebro outpost of famed beer bar Mikkeller & Friends, which offers over 40 microbrews on tap and some 200 bottled beers, spirits, ciders, and soft drinks (plus a cool space too).

Grød, Jægersborggade 50For a quick, casual bite, try Copenhagen’s first porridge-only restaurant. In the morning, you’ll find steaming bowls filled with toppings like apple and vanilla compote, homemade caramel, and organic berries, while later in the day savory porridges take over, with offerings like a tomato, parmesan, and pesto bowl and Indian-inspired daal porridge.

Resecond, Jægersborggade 49This tiny vintage shop stocks brands from Stella McCartney and Marni to Rag & Bone and COS. But instead of buying straight from the racks, the concept here is to encourage swaps. Members of the store pay a small monthly fee and are welcome to bring a piece in and trade it out for another in the store. The boutique also has an iPhone app for international swapping.

Vanishing Point, Jægersborggade 45This craft shop offers a funky array of curated wares from handmade ceramics to art prints. Pieces on offer here are made by the Vanishing Point artisans, local artists, or in collaboration with NGOs across the globe.

Karamelleriet, Jægersborggade 36The incredible scent of freshly made caramel wafting out of this shop is reason enough to pop in. Watch the caramel-making process and sample from an array of flavors—think chocolate, licorice, mint, coconut, and toffee, to name a few.

Kaktus København, Jægersborggade 35Kaktus is a precious store full of playfully potted cactuses and other succulents. And while US customs agents may not be thrilled to find you smuggling succulents back in your suitcase, the store is worth stopping into for some window shopping if nothing else.

Tricotage, Jægersborggade 15If you’re in the market for Danish designs, head to this chic clothing store. The boutique stocks simple, sustainable knits from its namesake brand, Tricotage, as well as others like Baserange, Maska, Armor Lux, Tweedmill, and more.

The Coffee Collective, Jægersborggade 10This city takes its coffee seriously, so when locals say that The Coffee Collective has one of the best cups in town, it’s a recommendation not to be taken lightly. The original shop in Jægersborggade has an open roastery as well as a cafe to sit and sip your drink of choice. The Coffee Collective also provides sustainable Direct Trade coffee beans to wholesale customers and runs a local coffee school, too.

Meyers Bageri, Jægersborggade 9An outpost of Danish food impresario Claus Meyer’s beloved bakery, this small shop sells fresh-baked breads and pastries until they run out each day. Stop in early enough and you might just get lucky with a warm kanelsnegl (cinnamon “snail” bun) right out of the oven.

For those not making the trip to Copenhagen in the near future, Meyers just opened an NYC pop-up in Williamsburg, to help you get your rye bread and kanelsnegl fixes stateside.

Ladyfingers, Jægersborggade 4This compact shop is run by a collective of local jewelry designers. Their wares rotate regularly, but keep an eye out for the minimalist metal designs of Winberg Jewellery and cool geometric pieces from Mille Rubow.